Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Gadsden is 50.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Gadsden earn an average of $47,570 per year or $22.87 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama Health Care Social Workers who work in Gadsden is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Gadsden is less than 1%.

Rankings for Gadsden

  • Ranks #13 in Alabama for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Alabama for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #462 in the nation for salary and #491 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #450 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Alabama

Gadsden Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $47,570 or $22.87 per hour which is 5% less than the Alabama average salary of $50,450.

AverageGadsdenAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.87$24.26-5.73%
Annual Salary$47,570$50,450-5.71%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Gadsden Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $47,570 or $22.87 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageGadsdenU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.87$29.96-23.66%
Annual Salary$47,570$62,310-23.66%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Gadsden earns an average annual salary of $55,631 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $50,450. per year.

Cost-of-living in Gadsden is 14% less than the Alabama average, which means Gadsden residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.

  • Alabama average salary is $50,450.
  • Alabama cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,527.
  • Gadsden average salary is $47,570.
  • Gadsden cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,631.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Gadsden$47,57085.51%$55,631
Alabama$50,45089.25%$56,527
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Gadsden, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $36,770 and $57,140 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $61,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $34,120, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $34,120
15%2 – 4 years8$34,120 – $36,770
25%5 – 9 years12$36,770 – $46,150
25%10 – 14 years12$46,150 – $57,140
15%15 – 20 years8$46,150 – $61,510
10%20+ years5Above $61,510
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,700), and Social Workers ($45,790).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$47,570
Social Workers$45,790
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Gadsden Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Gadsden is 50.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $47,570 per year or $22.87 per hour in Gadsden.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Gadsden Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,631 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Gadsden are Health Care Social Workers($47,570), Social Workers($45,790), Substance Abuse Counselors($41,700).


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